It's fascinating on several fronts to hear that the CEO of Taylor Made is anti-bifurcation, oddly joining him with Titleist and...by the people he's imploring not to bifurcate: the anti-bifurcation USGA and R&A.

The potential for splitting the rules or playing tour-only specs prompted Taylor Made's David Abelesto issue a statement both reinforcing the importance of the rules while declaring that they should not change.

"The TaylorMade Golf Company opposes any potential roll back of product performance or bifurcation of the rules in any form as we believe these movements will be detrimental to the game at every level," Abeles said. "Any separation from the rules or any step backward in performance would be disadvantageous to the growth of the game."

The full statement:

.@TaylorMadeGolf releases a statement from its CEO, David Abeles, regarding the USGA Distance Report.

“TaylorMade firmly opposes any potential roll back of product performance or bifurcation of the rules in any form…" pic.twitter.com/ueuc6QYNN5

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Stopped in @savemuny to hear the latest efforts on saving the important Austin course from development. It was a busy junior day and the course was packed with all types of golfer. Such a neat place with much character that survives in spite of its current state thanks to atmosphere and perfect size scale that should be model for golf. With a little infusion of money and care it’ll be one of the world’s busiest courses again. Good luck @tapcity1 @criquetshirts and others fighting the good fight! #munigolf #bencrenshaw #savemuny